Events This Week

Salsa, Nashville's first authentic Puerto Rican restaurant, features a farm-to-table inspired menu with fresh local ingredients and deeply rooted Latin flavor. In celebration of its first anniversary, the restaurant is hosting three days of music, dancing and drink specials. Thursday, January 16 features live music by Pablo Garzon with Serenatta and 2-for-1 house wine and Sangria from 6 pm to 8 pm. Friday, January 17 includes entertainment by the Marcela Pinilla Trio and a live DJ with 2-for-1 Sangria from 8 pm to 10 pm and 2-for-1 Don Q Rum all day. Saturday, January 18 is Salsa dancing night with Sangria happy hour all day and 2-for-1 Don Q Rum from 8 pm to 10 pm.

Erika Doss, professor in the Department of American Studies at the University of Notre Dame, will present a variety of Norman Rockwell's pictures of America and consider their popularity in terms of storytelling, style and emotional connection with American audiences.

One of America’s greatest songstresses will bring her gorgeous voice and incomparable blend of soul, jazz, pop and folk to the Nashville Symphony. Her hits include “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face,” “Killing Me Softly With His Song,” “Tonight I Celebrate My Love” and many more. Flack remains unparalleled in her ability to tell a story through music.

Throughout the months of January and February, Wedding 101 is hosting a variety of vendor showcases providing brides-to-be with exclusive access to Nashville’s top, pre-screened wedding industry professionals. Each showcase will highlight a particular area of wedding products or services. Saturday, January 18 will feature Nashville Sweets, a local boutique bakery specializing in handcrafted cake pops, cakes, cupcakes and other sweet treats. Click here for additional, upcoming vendor showcases at Wedding 101.

Meet the best local wedding professionals face-to-face and find the ones who share your vision for your special day! Many vendors will offer samples, coupons and budget-saving discounts. Plus, bridal fashion shows, give-aways and live entertainment.

Join Grow Local Kitchen chef Laura Wilson in a class about real food culture. Learn how friendly microorganisms preserve and add deep flavor to everyday foods. You'll learn how to make sauerkraut, pickled beets and kimchi and take home starters of each. Register in advance.

The Nashville Predators are hosting a skill development clinic for youth hockey players. The event is geared toward recreational, intermediate and advanced hockey players and goaltenders ages 7 to 12. Registration includes 90 minutes of on-ice instruction with Preds alumni Bob Boughner, Blake Geoffrion, Mark Mowers and more, two lower-bowl tickets to an upcoming Preds game and a meet-and-greet opportunity with Preds alumni. Click here for additional information and registration. Following the event, the Preds will take on the Dallas Stars at the Bridgestone Arena at 7 pm.

Accomplished portraitist and illustrator Geralda Shockey brings more than 30 years of experience to her instruction in the basics of drawing. Beginning through advanced students are welcome. Materials and storage space will be provided. Participants should bring lunch.

Join the Yazoo Brewing Company for Brewery Night at the Flying Saucer, which takes place each Wednesday. Yazoo is the featured brewery of the evening and will showcase a special Firkin tap as well as its 10-Year White IPA. At this event, buy the beer and keep the glasses.

Map of Downtown Nashville

Do you ever need an easy-to-print and easy-to-read map of downtown Nashville and all of the attractions, venues and amenities? Use this helpful map from our website. The PDF can be printed either in color or black and white.

Happy Hour Specials

Take advantage of downtown drink deals! There are tons of happy hours to choose from each day in downtown Nashville. Check out our complete list of happy hour offerings and head to one of these restaurants or bars soon.

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